The Providence Journal ran a recent piece suggesting, rightly, that pro-life Congressman Jim Langevin will play a more central role in the Congressional tussle over health care reform and abortion than Congressman Patrick Kennedy.
Langevin was among a small group of representatives who tried to work out a compromise that would prevent abortion [...]
Wednesday's Providence Journal front page reports that Kent Hospital has settled a lawsuit with the family of Michael Woods, who died there in 2006. The lawsuit was brought by Woods' brother, actor James Woods.
Rhode Island's congressional delegation expresses concern about President Obama's plan' [...]
Congressman Patrick Kennedy released a statement last night responding to President Obama's speech on Afghanistan, and urging the President to provide more specifics. Said Kennedy:
"A clearly defined exit strategy is essential for Congress to be able to support the President's Afghanistan and Pakistan strategy. While the President correctly asserted that" [...]
Representative Patrick Kennedy has not endorsed anyone in the race to succeed his late father, Edward Kennedy, in the U.S. Senate. But with just days to go before the Democratic primary for the seat, a joint appearance with one of the contenders - Congressman Michael Capuano. From Kennedy's office:
Pawtucket, RI [...]Here's a story The Providence Journal is watching today.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy is scheduled to be in Providence today to give a speech about the politics of health care reform. It's a subject that set off his feud with Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin. The [...]
This is great news, from the Catholic News Service:
The Providence Journal continues to cover Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's dispute with U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy over whether the congressman should take Communion despite his views on abortion.
Reporter Kate Bramson is wondering: Have you ever been denied Communion by a Catholic priest here in Rhode Island? Have [...]
“a student, a congressman, a professor and a dean
speak to health care reform”
On
Monday November 30 The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University will
host a roundtable discussion “Health Care Reform: What are the
Politics?” from 3-4:30 at Andrews Hall. Part of the 2009-2010 [...]
On Monday November 30 The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University will host a roundtable discussion “Health Care Reform: What are the Politics?” from 3-4:30 at Andrews Hall. Part of the 2009-2010 Paul Levinger Health Care Reform Roundtable Series, this edition has a panel with [...]
Gerry Moniz didn't hesitate when asked what she thinks of the nationally publicized dispute between Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin and Patrick Kennedy over whether the congressman should refrain from taking Communion given his support for abortion rights.
"I think Patrick Kennedy is wrong," Moniz, 56, said when asked to' [...]
A fundraiser for Congressman Patrick Kennedy will be held on Monday, November 30th, 5:30pm.
The Hi-Hat
Three Davol Square
Providence, RI
Donations: $100.00
RSVP: sack@kennedyforri.com or (401) 453-1786
HOST COMMITTEE (in formation): Gerald Harrington, Chris Vitale, George Nee, Vicky Almeida, Dale Klatzker, Angel Tavares, Fausto Anguilla, [...]
Congressman Bart Stupak announced on Fox that if his Stupak Amendment does not remain intact in the final version of the Healthcare Reform Bill that "at least 10" Democrats may not vote for the final Healthcare Reform Bill to be passed. Is Congressman Langevin one of those 10-20 "democrats" [...]
Update: In response to Governor Carcieri's statement that he would be willing to look at domestic partnerships, Betsy Dennigan released the following statement.
Betsy Dennigan, Democratic candidate for the second congressional district says Governor Carcieri's support of domestic partnerships is on the right path but is still discriminatory.
"Marriage equality for" [...]
